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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Sharafit Ismail

Summary

Experienced dental professional with a strong background in patient care and treatment planning. Known for collaborative approach, effectively working within diverse team settings and achieving positive outcomes. Proficient in diagnostic techniques and patient-focused care for reliable and adaptable performance. Dependable individual able to adapt to changing needs. Seeking a role that presents professional challenges and allows leveraging expertise in oral health care, interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Dentist/Clinical Teacher/Supervisor Part-time

Department of Paediatric Dentistry
02.2009 - Current
  • Clinical teaching and service rendering: Treatment of patients under general anaesthesia and sedation.
  • Treatment of emergencies.
  • Provide immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
  • Deliver individualized instruction on observation, assessment, decision-making and patient health teaching.
  • Improve student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
  • Provide clinical instruction to students in clinical settings.
  • Provide constructive feedback on student presentations, refining their communication skills for future success in the healthcare field.

Dental Surgeon - Private Practice

Self-employed
07.1996 - Current
  • Communicate one-on-one with patients during consultative appointments to explain treatment plan and educate on upcoming procedures.
  • Perform regular preventive dentistry services including scaling, polishing, fluoride application to maintain excellent oral health status amongst patient base.
  • Use rotary/hand instruments and surgical implements to clean, fill, extract and replace teeth.
  • Contribute to the practice''s growth by participating in community outreach events and promoting oral health education.
  • Part of community outreach programme offering free dental screening and extractions. (underprivileged)
  • Communicate with dental benefit administrators/ medical aids about treatment options for patients.
  • Collaborate with specialists to provide comprehensive care to patients.
  • Review patient health history and performed checkups to assess current issues.
  • Evaluate patient dental conditions and gave advice on best options for treatment plans based on patient needs and desires.
  • Prescribe medication to improve recovery and control pain after procedures.
  • Record patient care by maintaining detailed patient notes on treatments prescribed and test results.
  • Develop customized treatment plans that addresses each patient's unique needs and concerns, resulting in improved oral health outcomes.
  • Continually update knowledge of industry advancements through attendance at conferences and professional development courses.

Dentist

Private Practice
02.2007 - 07.2008
  • Part-time - Brooklyn and SAMWUMED

Senior Dentist/Lecturer

Faculty of Dentistry, UWC
01.2004 - 12.2006
  • Provided clinical instruction/teaching to 4th and 5th year students in clinical settings.
  • Lectures in 4th year Conservative Dentistry
  • Year co-ordinator of 4th year Dental students (including administrative duties, monitoring of student performance in clinical area as well as academic performance, this included one-on-one meetings with students.)
  • Co-ordinator of 4th year Conservative Dentistry module (including administrative duties - drawing up of lecture schedules etc.)
  • Weekly staff roster for clinical supervision from July 2006
  • Co-ordinator of extended functions for Oral Hygienists (previously post-diploma) - (including lectures and Hands-on training)
  • Boosted student engagement with interactive lectures and hands-on demonstrations of clinical procedures.
  • Served as a mentor to students, offering guidance on career planning, professional development, and academic success strategies.

Dentist - Lecturer

Faculty of Dentistry, University of Stellenbosch
01.2002 - 12.2003

Lecturing Oral Hygiene and Dental students.

Clinical teaching and supervision.

Administration and service rendering (treating patients).


Dentist

Private Practice
10.1997 - 12.2001
  • Own practice

Contract/Sessional Staff

Faculty of Dentistry, Stellenbosch
07.1996 - 11.2001
  • Departments of Prosthetic and Restorative Dentistry
  • Extracted teeth, performed root canals, and filled cavities with dedication to pain management.
  • Completed consultations with patients for treatment plan.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough dental examinations and personalized treatment plans.
  • Reduced anxiety in patients with gentle chairside manner and clear explanations of treatment options and procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Master of Dental Sciences

University of Western Cape
Cape Town
04-2015

BChD - Dental

University of Stellenbosch
Cape Town, South Africa
06-1996

Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Biochemistry

University of Western Cape
Cape Town
12-1991

Skills

  • Comprehensive Treatment Planning and Evaluation
  • Clinical Diagnosis Expertise based on evidence
  • Skilled in Dental Restoration Procedures
  • Emergency Oral Care
  • Familiar with basic managed oral healthcare and dental benefit administrators
  • X-ray Evaluation and assessment
  • Familiar with healthcare regulations
  • Patient education and prophylaxis
  • >25 years Healthcare Practice Management
  • Excellent patient/colleague relationships
  • Safety Compliance Practices and Infection prevention
  • Excellent dental record keeping
  • Skilled in Pediatric Oral Health
  • Clinical staff management
  • Training Development
  • Dental materials expertise
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to work well as part of a team with good organizational skills

Accomplishments

    University of Stellenbosch:

    Top Achiever (Academic) – 1994

    Community Dentistry Prize – 1996

    Professor CH Pameijer Fellowship

Additional Information

  • Partial study presented as poster at the IADR in Pretoria in September 2006
  • Oral presentation at Research Day - UWC (2010, 2011)
  • Publication: Different Factors Affecting the Micro-leakage Determination of Dental Restorations: Dwell Time, Temperature and Cycles
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Registration with HPCSA, compliant with CPD regulations
  • Familiar with clinical coding (Procedure codes, ICD and PMB coding)
  • Knowledge of dental industry
  • Currently completing short postgraduate course in Public Healthcare: Health Promotion (Mancosa)

Goals

I aspire to always be part of a process that will benefit the dental community as a whole as well as staying abreast of developments (techniques and dental materials)

Timeline

Dentist/Clinical Teacher/Supervisor Part-time

Department of Paediatric Dentistry
02.2009 - Current

Dentist

Private Practice
02.2007 - 07.2008

Senior Dentist/Lecturer

Faculty of Dentistry, UWC
01.2004 - 12.2006

Dentist - Lecturer

Faculty of Dentistry, University of Stellenbosch
01.2002 - 12.2003

Dentist

Private Practice
10.1997 - 12.2001

Dental Surgeon - Private Practice

Self-employed
07.1996 - Current

Contract/Sessional Staff

Faculty of Dentistry, Stellenbosch
07.1996 - 11.2001

Master of Science - Master of Dental Sciences

University of Western Cape

BChD - Dental

University of Stellenbosch

Bachelor of Science - Physiology And Biochemistry

University of Western Cape
Sharafit Ismail